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Veteran Benefits
If you or one of your family members are in the military, you may obtain information regarding educational opportunities, the GI Bill, and the Veteran Educational Assistance Program by consulting the GI Bill website, the education office at the nearest base, or the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office, P.O. Box 4616, Buffalo, NY 14140; (888) 442-4551.

For information on veteran benefits for New York State residents, contact Nedra Gordon, Office of the Registrar, 210 Kent Hall, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 or call (212) 854-2515.

If you have never received any V.A. education benefits, you must bring a copy of your DD214 form (photocopies are acceptable) to the Office of the Registrar, 210 Kent Hall. The Office of the Registrar will fill out V.A. 22-1999 form and send it to the Veterans Benefit office.

Reserves or National Guard
If you have never received any V. A. education benefits, you must bring a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) form (photocopies are acceptable) to the Office of the Registrar, 210 Kent. The Office of the Registrar will fill out V.A. form 22-1999 and send it to the Veterans Benefit office.

Dependent of a Veteran
If you already have a V.A. File Number and information stating that you are eligible for benefits, you should bring all your information to the Office of the Registrar, 210 Kent.

If you have not already received a file number and eligibility information from the Veteran's Administration, please contact the V.A. Regional Office for information. Many of your questions may be answered by visiting the VA website.

Returning From Duty

GS Academic Resource Center - Provides a variety of support services to GS students. In addition to individual tutoring in a variety of subject areas, the ARC offers workshops designed to improve students' learning strategies.

Health Services - Provides integrated, accessible services and programs that support the well-being of the campus community, and the personal and academic development of students.

Counseling and Psychological Services - Supports the psychological and emotional well-being of the campus community by providing individual counseling for students, couples counseling for students and their partners, student life support groups, and medication consultations. Emergency consultations are available to the entire university community. Alfred Lerner Hall, 8th Floor; (212) 854-2878.

Office of Disability Services - Facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable accommodations and support services.

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Official website.

New York State Division of Veteran Affairs - Provides benefits counseling and advocacy for veterans.

Leaving for Duty
Any student who is a member of the National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or of the state-organized militia and is called or ordered to active duty will be granted a military leave of absence for the period of active duty and for one year thereafter.

Upon return from military leave of absence, the student will be restored to the educational status attained prior to being called or ordered to such duty without loss of academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded, or tuition or other fees paid prior to the commencement of active duty. The University will credit any tuition or fees paid for the period of the military leave of absence to the next enrollment period or will refund the tuition and fees paid to the student, at the student's option.

Students in need of a military leave of absence should contact their advisor in the Dean of Students Office.

ROTC
Columbia participates in the Army and Air Force ROTC programs. Both the New York City Army and Air Force ROTC programs include students from schools throughout the New York City area. The New York City Army ROTC program is based at Fordham University. The New York City Air Force ROTC program is based at Manhattan College.